Civil Procedure - summary judgment – judgment after determination of a preliminary issue of law – considerations to be applied in granting judgment – whether claimant entitled to judgment on a proper construction of the guarantee-CPR, rules 26.1 (2)(j); 15.2.

Company Law - Security for costs application under Section 388 Companies Act- What constitutes credible testimony of reason to believe company will be unable to pay costs - Sub-sections 221(a) and 221(c) Companies Act - Different requirements - When company deemed to be unable to pay debts - Inability/failure to pay debts more crucial test of insolvency than whether liabilites exceed assets

Insurance policy – Law of contract – What constitutes offer by insured and acceptance by insurer – Whether accord and satisfaction, release and discharge – Whether average clause applicable – Significance of term "SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY"